From what i've been hearing it's almost a given that San Francisco will trade up for the player they want. They have too many picks that wouldn't make their final roster in camp so they are the big players in this draft.Now, rumor is brewing that Tyler Eifert is the guy they desire. It gets better. They fear that the Jets covet Eifert with the 13th pick.

We are sitting at #12 and mayock said tonight that he thinks it's very realistic to think the Niners would jump in front of them and make a deal for Miami's 12th pick by sending us picks 31 and 34.I'd love to be sitting in that 30 to 45 range with 3 picks.

Assuming we trade for Brandon Albert today we could walk away with a haul like this (31-Jamar Taylor-CB, 34-Damontre Moore-DE, 42-Gavin Escobar-TE)

Then we'd still have two 3rd rounders and a 4th rounder to fill the other needs like guard, receiver and safety with quality players.

Being a stubborn quality over quantity guy, I'd hate to trade down that far. I'd rather just go with Eifert. I'll just see flashbacks of passing on JPP, Brandon Graham and Earl Thomas for Odrick/Misi combo.

I'm of the mindset that Escobar can be as dangerous as Eifert in our offense.

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As a receiving target, Escobar is exactly what NFL teams are looking for. His fluidity and downfield comfort is effortless, as is Escobar's near refusal to body catch. However, the same issue that kept Escobar out of a full-time role in 2011 could limit his snaps in the NFL: inconsistent blocking. Still, Escobar is a talented receiving option that teams will use around the offensive formation.

Being a stubborn quality over quantity guy, I'd hate to trade down that far. I'd rather just go with Eifert. I'll just see flashbacks of passing on JPP, Brandon Graham and Earl Thomas for Odrick/Misi combo.

But I'm in the minority.

I am in your camp Phins Rock. Miami needs to add some play makers. Although a trade like the one mentioned above would replace the 2nd round pick Miami would use if they trade for Albert. So much will depend on what they do on that possible trade.

I'm of the mindset that Escobar can be as dangerous as Eifert in our offense.

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As a receiving target, Escobar is exactly what NFL teams are looking for. His fluidity and downfield comfort is effortless, as is Escobar's near refusal to body catch. However, the same issue that kept Escobar out of a full-time role in 2011 could limit his snaps in the NFL: inconsistent blocking. Still, Escobar is a talented receiving option that teams will use around the offensive formation.

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He has some nice qualities, but he isn't half the athlete Eifert is...And Escobar's blocking is the ugliest thing I've ever seen. Horrible for a man his size.

I'm of the mindset that Escobar can be as dangerous as Eifert in our offense.

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As a receiving target, Escobar is exactly what NFL teams are looking for. His fluidity and downfield comfort is effortless, as is Escobar's near refusal to body catch. However, the same issue that kept Escobar out of a full-time role in 2011 could limit his snaps in the NFL: inconsistent blocking. Still, Escobar is a talented receiving option that teams will use around the offensive formation.

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I honelstly think Kelce from Cincinnatti is a better blocker/catcher than Escobar and can be had in the 3rd round!

I'm of the mindset that Escobar can be as dangerous as Eifert in our offense.

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As a receiving target, Escobar is exactly what NFL teams are looking for. His fluidity and downfield comfort is effortless, as is Escobar's near refusal to body catch. However, the same issue that kept Escobar out of a full-time role in 2011 could limit his snaps in the NFL: inconsistent blocking. Still, Escobar is a talented receiving option that teams will use around the offensive formation.

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I honelstly think Kelce from Cincinnatti is a better blocker/catcher than Escobar and can be had in the 3rd round!

I have Kelce as my #2 TE. Based on talent alone I think he's an early 2nd round guy.

Being a stubborn quality over quantity guy, I'd hate to trade down that far. I'd rather just go with Eifert. I'll just see flashbacks of passing on JPP, Brandon Graham and Earl Thomas for Odrick/Misi combo.

No way do they move up that far and the Dolphins do a points trade. Bottom line, if the Dolphins are going to move back that far, the 49ers are going to have to wow them. If they want #12, it will cost them something like a 1st, 2nd, and future 1st. If the 49ers were willing to part with that, then I think the deal gets done.

Outside of Tyler Eifert, there are grounds for suggesting that Escobar is the best tight end prospect in this class. The San Diego State junior looks the part of today’s hybrid receiver/tight end and is a natural receiver, possessing the straight-line speed to challenge the seam, despite what his disappointing 40 time at the Combine may suggest. Escobar has one obvious area of weakness: his blocking, but if drafted by a team with a dynamic offense, where he can move around the formation and split out wide, he should emerge as a dangerous receiving weapon. With plenty of tight end-needy teams around the league, he looks like a top 100 pick.

Outside of Tyler Eifert, there are grounds for suggesting that Escobar is the best tight end prospect in this class. The San Diego State junior looks the part of today’s hybrid receiver/tight end and is a natural receiver, possessing the straight-line speed to challenge the seam, despite what his disappointing 40 time at the Combine may suggest. Escobar has one obvious area of weakness: his blocking, but if drafted by a team with a dynamic offense, where he can move around the formation and split out wide, he should emerge as a dangerous receiving weapon. With plenty of tight end-needy teams around the league, he looks like a top 100 pick.

Being a stubborn quality over quantity guy, I'd hate to trade down that far. I'd rather just go with Eifert. I'll just see flashbacks of passing on JPP, Brandon Graham and Earl Thomas for Odrick/Misi combo.

But I'm in the minority.

This draft does not have those type talented players. Eifert is a mid 2nd in last years draft.